Brian Stokes Mitchell Performs "The Impossible Dream" on the 2020 A Capitol Fourth

[@AnIdiotsLantern]

The performance of his life. Literally. Belting his heart out to an empty theater, to deliver hope. We need hope.

[@Xyd641]

I am happy to find this song 😊

[@mementomori4972]

I liked it somehow better when he sang it in character,...The performance he gave at the Tony Awards, was so much more powerful.

[@feelthejoy]

@@mementomori4972 uh that was almost 20 years ago. Are you seriously trying to compare the two performances?? His vocals are virtually untouched despite age and COVID. Take several seats.

[@mementomori4972]

@@feelthejoy Why do you act like it was a personal attack on him? I only said that I liked the other performance better. Not necessarily because of his voice, but mainly because it was simply a different and richer instrumental arrangement, another version of the song and also completely different acoustics, which resulted in a more powerful performance in general. Just take your uneducated, pretentious opinion and shove it up your arrogant ass. I seriously can't stand people, who are offended just for the sake of it.

[@richardmayora1289]

@@feelthejoy So rude. Read the comment again. No comparison was made on the basis of age.

[@eaqua56]

Seeing Brian sing, knowing he was sick about 2 months ago, is a real treat. Glad he’s doing better.

[@tejaswoman]

Just last night at a concert he told us the whole story. Incredibly moving.

[@joshuasmith2689]

Brian Stokes Mitchell, one of my all-time favorites. What a legend.

[@brandywineblogger1411]

It's so good to hear him sing after fighting CoVid19- a virus that mostly attacks the lungs. His performance last night was nothing less than amazing by any standards. His phrasing and breathing over the phrases is impeccable. BRAVO !!!!

[@Xyd641]

When you have a moment to say thank you 😊

[@eileenmunson3647]

What a great man! And singing to an empty theater due to covid.. amazing!

[@shanoksuebhong]

I love him so much ... ...And the world will be better for this...... That one man, scorned and covered with scars....... Still strove with his last ounce of courage.... To reach the unreachable star....

[@seppyq3672]

I listen to him sing this song at least a few times a month. No one does it better.

[@KT-sq2ml]

That last note - just amazing 😢

[@lindacobb2220]

I wept. Thank you for sharing your gorgeous voice, Brian. Bless you for your generosity.

[@mc2.026]

To dream the impossible dream To fight the unbeatable foe To bear with unbearable sorrow To run where the brave dare not go To right the unrightable wrong To love pure and chaste from afar To try when your arms are too weary To reach the unreachable star This is my quest, to follow that star, No matter how hopeless, no matter how far To fight for the right without question or cause To be willing to march into hell for a heavenly cause And I know if I'll only be true to this glorious quest That my heart will lie peaceful and calm when I'm laid to my rest And the world will be better for this That one man scorned and covered with scars Still strove with his last ounce of courage To fight the unbeatable foe, to reach the unreachable st

[@Kelhair]

BSM takes me on an unbelievable journey with this song. Every single time.

[@kimberlyhonig8030]

He’s a National Treasure. I love that man. I’m so glad he’s OK after battling COVID.

[@carlospuentes66]

Trapper John was watching over him.

[@Blessed329]

What a beautiful rendition by an amazing singer who fought & came to Victory over that ugly Covid19 Virus...Hallelujah Brian. I added this performance on our hospitals (Cleveland Clinic) Kudos Board for all the frontline hero's to hear this blessed man sing just to lift their spirits. God Bless you Brian. Amen

[@lindadrazdiak4461]

The best performance of this song EVER. Others are singing and well, but he just IS the story. Bravo!

[@marlenebaron3880]

Absolutely outstanding!!!!

[@whitneygjones3109]

🙏🏽Sublime. ✨✨

[@Pinkleo58]

From the time I saw you on Broadway in Ragtime, Brian, my life has been filled with such incredible joy! I've had the privilege to see you perform but not nearly enough. Stay safe!

[@boanerges6886]

One of the best baritone voices of all time!

[@jaydee970]

What a perfect choice for this moment.

[@interestinginfo6765]

Takes my breath away. Wow. What a talent. What a beautiful voice. Magnificent.

[@josephseremak87]

What a stunning rendition of such a powerful piece of music!

[@AdamKoskiTetrahedron]

What a splendid performance!

[@poshdelux]

wow.....i just discovered this man so randomly . I was watching an all black cast movie called 'Jumping the broom'' its got folks like Megan Good , lil Romeo, Loretta Devine, DeRay Davis, Gary Dourdan ...just to name a few. I typically like to google the actors that i dont know, and in this case was Brian Stokes. Now i found myself completely luxuriated in this mans talent and content, BRAVO!

[@josephchoi969]

THIS IS THE WAY OF SINGING THE DREAM THAT SOME GUY WISH WITH ALL HIS HEART AND LIFE.

[@jann4225]

His voice is incredible! I recently heard him for the first time and I’m mesmerized by his performances.

[@marleneamry4258]

The best interpretation of this song, sung with the courage and determination that the refrain of the song imply.

[@drbombay91765]

It was a highlight of my theater going life to see "Ragtime" at the Ford Theate in 1998. Thanks Mr. Mitchell.

[@KT-sq2ml]

Same here! And Audra McDonald and Marin Mazzie and the rest of that amazing cast as well.

[@alexandriat8399]

It’s incredible to see him sing this again!!!!

[@jamesoniris2647]

Brian Stokes is honestly up there as one of the greats.

[@lindasei8417]

GOOSEBUMPS!!!!! THANK YOU AND THANK YOU!!!!!!

[@captjames19]

his voice! oh! I remember hearing him sing years ago and I just full stopped whatever I was doing because his voice is so rich and captivating. Amazing!

[@johncasner6552]

Bravo. Thank you Paul Parent

[@emzywillrich7243]

I saw Brian sing in Dallas. He was exceptional. He and Marilyn McCoo would have been Superstars with their great looks and awesome talents if born about a decade later.

[@davididiart5934]

Bless you, Brian. For bringing joy to so many.

[@НиколайПряжников-ж4у]

I am enjoying him singing! It's so power and soul I think he gives me strongs💪👏

[@Allicat8318]

Oof. As a stagehand that is out of work till this is all over, that was a gut punch right in the feelings. Thanks for the beautiful rendition Stokes.

[@kristir-c5695]

Amen to that. Can't wait to get back to work. And that's not an "Impossible Dream." ;)

[@markkassab6795]

This guys rocks.

[@alanhbogner]

Excellent voice

[@margaretswan9597]

That performance would bring a tear to a glass eye..😭😭😭 m x

[@Elizabeth-nb7kz]

I love this so much. Ugh. Beautiful.

[@ritchlozares5175]

Your version is my most favorite. Also, my name is Ritchell and you are Mitchell. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@rimes-80]

Enfin un vrai interprète qui incarne cette magnifique chanson de Jacques Brel contrairement aux chanteurs qui même avec des voix magnifiques n'incarnent pas le texte. Ici on le vit. Bravo

[@lu-annl.ferreira7367]

Simply perfect ...joy to listen to 🌟

[@janealsmith6570]

So inspiring.

[@marea9923]

I Love it! He sings with such feeling.

[@poongak]

Deeply appreciate awesomeness singing i look forward you see on the hall.

[@s.rosesmith6525]

I love that song. He did a great job.

[@KACDWFCD]

Absolutely amazing!!!! 08/12/23

[@hannahsnarr8407]

The most beautiful thing ever sung

[@chalyjudge7749]

Beautiful and amazing! 👏❤️

[@moisesaraujo3689]

Me emocionei com essa essa performance 😭❤️👏🏽

[@Albaby650]

Tears in my eyes....so appropriate for Independence Day.

[@bskeete]

Love the ending legato notes A4,Bb4 and B4. Awesome!!!

[@davidjay47]

I love you, Brian!

[@deborahweese975]

Magnificent!

[@xtcBEBOP]

Brilliant performance!!!

[@AaronBloom-r3y]

My favorite song.

[@kategurtowsky]

love him.. want to hear him more...

[@jennyaguirre829]

Fantastic amazing

[@fernandoundarodriguez7529]

Amazing

[@Zack-tx7oz]

Bravo!!

[@johnheart6890]

This is SOOOOO fantastic! Simply the BEST!

[@carolgarabedian01]

Great voice

[@claudiotaulois6700]

Maravilha! Brian é um grande artista.

[@theresebohn8966]

I love him.

[@debbiecarleton2101]

Wow that's awesome

[@nancyearambula]

BRAVO!!

[@pats7492]

Omg i just found out today that Cam Winston sings!!!

[@joseph_b319]

Amazing. Fraiser and Niles could not afford to hear him sing

[@louielaruya5709]

Great

[@carlossantos4093]

Beutiful song whit love

[@nightangel6401]

He is daddy But really I can't believe I never really knew of him before centaurworld. What a miraculous discovery, his voice is like milk and honey. I'm in love 😍

[@tagreene06]

"goodnight and God bless!" Trevor from fresh prince

[@Xyd641]

#Yemen ❤️☮️

[@mkata9742]

😍🤩

[@owenblackwell7523]

😥🥰

[@khman1983]

Pretty amazing performance. It would have been nicer to see it with a full audience.

[@marilynlarosa7449]

God Bless Ukraine!!!

[@keatsgipsy9991]

His performance 🎭 has you believe to March into Hell for a heavenly cause And the world will be better for this 🌾

[@scenic3619]

Amazing, considering he just recovered from Covid-19 3 months ago.

[@broadwaymike92]

Should have won the Tony in 2003 for that revival!!!

[@thebudguy12]

Listening to this with the context of what's going on Ukraine...😢. Glory to Ukraine!

[@noneyabidniss4763]

The GOAT

[@lenoreduncan2569]

Amazing! His "Dulcinea" makes any girl want to be her!

[@leonardowilson7709]

He needs to play the phantom in POTO

[@nicklasaurusrex]

That pianist is really hindering him

[@oldgypsytap]

Stokes is simply the best...divine!